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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist .

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• This is a part-time, non-benefited casual position. 

• A complete application is required, including a written supplemental questionnaire.

• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Monday, February 8, 2021. 
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

Why join the Redwood City team?    

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, and flexible work schedules. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply. 

POSITION:

Under general direction, perform a wide range of field and office duties to support and/or accomplish the goals and objectives of the Police Department. This positions works less than 950 hours per year and on average, works less than 20 hours on average per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform community relations duties such as answering telephones, interacting with the public to obtain and/or provide information and assistance, retrieving information and researching citizens’ questions.
• Provide support and help increase the healthy behavior of residents and the community by walking, jogging, and bike riding with the residents.
• Complete forms and written reports.
• File and maintain records.
• Assist in receiving, storing and releasing of property.
• Transport evidence to various locations as needed.
• Enforce designated codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Issue parking and abandoned vehicle citations.
• Provide crowd and traffic control.
• Ensure security at City building, parks and grounds.
• Provide security at special events.
• Operate departmental vehicles as needed.
• May provide bilingual services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Property and Evidence Community Service Officer properly receives, maintains, and disposes of property and evidence maintained by the Police Department; and does other related work as required.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Receives, documents the receipt of, maintains the physical integrity and control and the chain of custody of, and physically stores property and evidence in a designated property room.
• Prepares evidence for submittal to outside agencies or County crime laboratories for analysis, including packaging, securing and preserving evidence items, preparing required forms and submitting forms with evidence; enters evidence information into the County’s site; transports evidence for analysis and processing; picks up evidence and books back into property room.
• Releases and purges property and evidence following appropriate federal, state, and local laws and regulations; prepares evidence and property for auction and/or disposal upon completion of court proceedings.
• Initiates, organizes, updates, maintains, and controls access to complex filing systems and records, including highly sensitive case files.
• Acts as liaison to the court and other offices requiring the transmission of property and evidence; prepares evidence for officers and investigators for court proceedings; maintains records and tracks such actions.
• Releases property to the public; prepares the proper paperwork and prepares evidence for pickup; completes the necessary reports and documentation of the release
• Processes digital media including photographs and videos; downloads and records videos as requested.
• Maintains accurate departmental and property and evidence records and files.
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of property and evidence maintenance; monitors changes in regulations that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE OF: Evidence and property processing and storage, including chain of custody procedures; functions, principles, and practices of law enforcement agencies; operations and authority of the Police Department and the district attorney’s office; local, state and federal law enforcement databases; applicable federal, state and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility; principles of evidentiary record keeping; modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work; english usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation; techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.

SKILL AND ABILITY TO: Prioritizing work, coordinating activities and following up as required; developing and maintaining accurate records and files; communicating tactfully and effectively; operating modern office equipment, including computer equipment; learn the City of Los Altos and Police Department operating procedures; comprehend, interpret and apply the provisions of penal, vehicle, city and other legal codes; organize and operate a storeroom; act with resourcefulness, courtesy and initiative with a minimum of direct supervision; communicate tactfully and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and members of the community; prepare neat, thorough and concise reports; write and speak at a level required for successful job performance; speak before groups for the purpose of providing information or explaining procedures, policies and regulations; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish, maintain and foster positive, harmonious, and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; present a neat, well-groomed, and professional appearance.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Minimum one- year of experience processing and maintaining property and evidence for a municipal or county government or public safety agency.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:  Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small-town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

COMPENSATION:
This is a part-time, temporary position. Approximately 20 hours per week.
$43.12 to $52.41. hourly DOE

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled with a first review on February 1, 2021. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a livescan background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

OTHER INFORMATION

Temporary employees are non-benefited, at-will positions. Since the City does not participate in Social Security and is required to provide an alternative retirement plan, you are required to participate in the City's defined contribution retirement plan through Nationwide where 3.75% of your gross compensation per pay period is deducted and put into the plan. The City matches this 3.75% for a total contribution of 7.5% of your gross compensation per pay period.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  

DEFINITION:

Under general direction, the Senior Administrative Assistant performs a wide variety of complex office, administrative and technical tasks and duties in support of department management, department staff, and department programs requiring knowledge of a specialized function or service; researches, collects and analyzes data and prepares reports; tracks and reports operational data; assists the public by personally or directly providing information to requests according to established procedures; sorts, logs, and maintains records and other documents; follows policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties; and performs related work as required in a manner that is responsive, cost effective and innovative.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Senior Administrative Assistant is the advanced journey-level class in the Administrative Assistant series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing the duties, and the nature of public contact made. Incumbents perform a full range of technical and administrative support duties, including organizing and coordinating workload; preparing reports; coordinating, reviewing, and interpreting technical documents; performing entry level plan review and permit and license issuance; and explaining Town ordinances, all requiring considerable department/program knowledge.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted primarily in an office setting and includes occasional trips to other agencies and offices to conduct administrative work. Pressures may be generated by deadlines, volume of work, frequent interruptions, or seasonal peak work periods.

Physical and Mental Demands

Physical: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading correspondence, statistical data and using the computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.  The need to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required. 

Mental: While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with other staff, officials and the public.

Supervision Received/Exercised

This position receives direction from the Director of an assigned department. Incumbents in this class may exercise functional and/or technical supervision over assigned staff or volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs a wide variety of complex office, administrative support, and technical tasks and duties, including organizing and coordinating work; sets priorities and meets deadlines.
• Assists the public by phone and receives visitors at the counter; listens to and receives complaints; responds to requests for documentation related to assigned area of responsibility; explains and interprets area policies and procedures to internal and external customers, demonstrating an understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties; represents the Town to callers and visitors in a professional and customer-friendly manner.

• Performs technical and paraprofessional duties related to area of assignment including interpreting, analyzing, and determining compliance or acceptance of information and materials; prepares reports to document results of duties performed.
• Assists professional staff in performing and conducting studies, special projects, administrative and technical functions; performs data collection, research and analysis; prepares draft reports and technical documents; provides project oversight for the less complex or political projects.

• Establishes and maintains systems related to assigned technical area of responsibility; monitors area activities and reports progress as required.

• Ensures areas of responsibilities are in compliance with related laws, codes, ordinances, and legislation; advises staff of any irregularities in compliance.
• Reviews, verifies and processes documents related to department activities including budgets, contracts, grants, claims, legislation, purchasing, and other specialized documents based on area of assignment.
• Compiles and develops information for special studies and reports from a variety of resources; collects, compiles and reports findings and recommendations.

• Uses computers to enter, prepare, and proofread drafts, labels, forms, envelopes, and a variety of documents, which may include complex correspondence, agendas, press releases, reports, and memos; prepares and distributes a variety of documents; creates logs, maps, databases, and forms; prepares and distributes public hearing notices; maintains accurate files and records.
• Orders supplies; creates purchase orders; prepares invoices for payment; monitors expenditures; submits demands for payment; sorts and distributes mail.
• Edits, updates and uploads current information to the Town website on a regular basis.
• Prepares time sheets for assigned department for full-time, part-time and contract employees.
• When assigned, reviews routine plans for compliance with Town standards and issues permits; collects permitting fees.
• Assists customers with applications for appropriate permits; ensures applications are complete; oversees application process and forwards applications to appropriate location; receives plans and forwards to the appropriate staff member; locates and retrieves specific documents and plans for the public; provides information regarding procedures and services, tracks applications in a database.

• Assists supervisor and managers with a variety of administrative operations; prepares, recommends and implements procedural modifications.
• Coordinates and assists in the development and administration of a department budget; prepares budget reports; compiles annual budget requests; monitors and classifies expenditures; tracks and reconciles bills; produces budget reports; researches and resolves discrepancies.
• Independently responds to letters, e-mail and general correspondence based on areas of assignment.

• Coordinates, compiles and drafts communications, as requested.
• Coordinates and sets up public hearings, meetings and workshops on a regular basis. This requires agenda preparation, meeting set-up (whether in person or in an online portal), preparation and distribution of meeting minutes and agenda packets, coordination with staff, and technical proficiency in running Zoom meetings and webinars to provide public access to meetings and provides support to staff to conduct the meetings.
• Assists in supporting other departments as needed; depending on assignment, may support contract staff.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other Town employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs related work as required.
• Create forms, documents and applications for the public.

*The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.*

THE POSITION
The City of Chowchilla is seeking an Administrative Analyst, under general direction, who performs a variety of professional, technical, analytical, and administrative duties. Who works closely with and provides highly responsible staff assistance to a City Department, or Division Head, or designee.

Incumbents are expected to assist in programs administrative and/or assist in budget preparation and administration. Specific duties of positions in this class may vary from each other depending upon the assigned department. Work in this mid-management classification is distinguished by the greater complexity of the assignments received and by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate.

POLICE CADET

$13.00 - $15.80/hr.

(Part-time, at-will, no benefits)

DEFINITION:  The Cadet Program is designed to introduce recent high school graduates (ages 18 to 24) to a law enforcement career and to prepare them for entry into the Police Academy.   Under direct supervision, the Cadet position performs a wide variety of police support duties and clerical assistance for the Fontana Police Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The employee must have the ability to:

• Perform reception duties; greet visitors and direct to appropriate staff; answer questions and provide general information to the public; answer phones and forward calls as appropriate.

• Provide assistance in property control as needed; log incoming property into computer, release property, transport evidence to crime lab, appear in court to testify regarding the validity of evidence.

• Provide support assistance and learn the duties performed in the following areas:  lobby reception, records, crime prevention, dispatch, patrol, and property control.

• Provide clerical support as needed; type, file, provide requested forms and reports; release vehicles to individuals as appropriate.

• Maintain current enrollment and satisfactory completion of at least 9 semester units of law enforcement related college courses in order to participate in the Cadet program.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Learn, understand, interpret and apply Police Department policies and procedures.

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

• Must meet the Peace Officer medical standards recommended by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Employee must perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer, and
• Other duties as assigned: This position is always evolving. Therefore, employer reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.  This position also requires grasping, gripping, repetitive hand movement and fine hand coordination in using a computer keyboard.  The need to lift, carry and push supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required.  May be required to work outside in the elements; hot, cold and rain.  Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written documents.  Acute hearing is required when providing telephone and counter service.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:  Successful candidates will have some basic knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment and effective public communication techniques. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and current and continuous enrollment in an accredited college or university with college level course work in law enforcement.  The incumbent must be a minimum of 18 years old and a maximum of 24 years old. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid CA Class “C” Driver’s License.

SELECTION PROCESS:  May include, but not limited to, a written test, physical agility test, department oral interview, thorough background investigation, pre-employment physical, psychological examination, and/or polygraph test.

The Redwood City Police Department is currently accepting applications for Per-Diem COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHERS.  Using a sophisticated Computer Aided Dispatch terminal, the Communications Dispatcher receives emergency calls from within the public requesting police, fire, medical, or other emergency service; determine priority, and dispatch police, fire, ambulance, or other emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintaining contact with all units on assignment and maintaining status and location of police field units and fire units; Monitoring emergency alarm boxes; Coordinating emergency calls and relay information and assistance requests involving other agencies; Entering, updating and retrieving information from networks relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles and other information. Hours will vary depending on scheduling needs, and will be approximately 20-40 hours per month. 

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; will have a strong work ethic and a track record of reliability and successful performance; will use initiative and independent judgment; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public and have a sense of humor.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The City of Redwood City invites applications for the volunteer position of Reserve Police Officer. The Redwood City Police Department offers many opportunities for learning and long-term career growth in a city comprised of diverse residential and business communities. The objective for every Redwood City Officer is to protect life and property, proactively reduce crime and the fear of crime through the use of data-driven policing models, with an overarching operational philosophy of community policing as part of their mission to maintain a safe and connected community. The Redwood City Police Department is looking for volunteers who strive to provide “excellent service with integrity and respect”.  Reserve Police Officers work on a voluntary basis, serving a minimum of 20 hours per month.  The Redwood City Police Department is seeking applicants who demonstrate the drive, desire and ability to function as a Reserve Police Officer with minimal supervision. Reserve Officers will work under the direct supervision of a Police Supervisor, Field Training Officer or full time Police Officer. Exceptional candidates (with P.O.S.T. Level One certification) may be given the opportunity to function as a solo officer in certain incidences.

Vision for the future

The Redwood City Police Department strives to be a standard-bearer for the law enforcement profession. We seek to develop and utilize the members of our organization to their fullest potential and encourage their professional growth. As a progressive police department, we seek to attract officers with a broad spectrum of experience and education that will help us deliver superior police services to the valued members of our community. We recognize that excellent customer service, community partnerships and responsiveness to our communities’ needs are the foundation of superior police service.

An application, supplemental questionnaire, resume, and California P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy Module II course completion certificate are required.  Please upload your resume, work sample test battery results, and P.O.S.T. Certificate(s) as one attachment to your CalOpps application. 

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The Town of Colma

Invite you to apply for the position of:

Police Reserve Officer

(p/t Casual)

The Town of Colma Police Department is seeking individuals who have graduated from a California P.O.S.T. certified academy and are committed to public safety and quality service to community residents, businesses, and visitors.   We are a small, professional department, which enthusiastically supports the professional development of experienced Police Officers through unique training and academic opportunities.

Essential Duties

Police Officers answer calls for the protection of life and property and for the enforcement of State and local laws.  Police Officers conduct investigations of crimes and arrest suspects; investigate traffic accidents and enforce traffic laws; present evidence in court and interview complainants. 

Priorities

• Responds to emergencies to protect life and property.
• Proactively identifies community issues and develops solutions with an emphasis on community-oriented policing and problem solving approach.
• Maintains a highly visible presence and provides a high level of service to the community.
• Patrols assigned areas within the community for the prevention and detection of crime and enforcement of laws and regulations.
• Addresses traffic safety issues and provides for orderly and safe traffic flow within the community.  Identifies causes of problems and develops strategies to reduce traffic-related injuries and property damage.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Typical ways would be:

Experience, Education and Training:
Applicants must have a high school diploma/GED and completed 30 college semester units at an accredited college or university. Applicants may be appointed with less than 30 semester units with an agreement to complete the remaining units within a reasonable time period to be determined by the Police Chief. 

and

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• U.S. Citizen or resident alien and proof of application for citizenship as required by California Government Code Section 1031(a).
• Possess and maintain (with a satisfactory driving record) a valid California driver’s license.
• Must have graduated from a California P.O.S.T. certified academy within the past 3 years.
• Previous volunteer or paid experience in law enforcement is desired.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.

Physical:

• Be in excellent physical condition as determined by P.O.S.T. physical requirements.
• Have normal hearing in both ears without correction.
• Have 20/20 vision uncorrected/corrected (no more than 20/70 vision uncorrected).
• Have no serious color vision deficiency.
• Be free of disabling physical conditions or diseases that interfere with police work.
• Have weight in proportion to height & frame.
• Be emotionally stable and mature.

Knowledge of:  Laws, government regulations, police operational procedures, modern management procedures (especially those effective in promoting a positive, healthy work environment), and motor vehicle operations.

Ability to:  Participate in and pass an extensive background check; Make arrests and to read, comprehend, explain and apply complex issues of law derived from code books, computer screens and other printed materials; Drive a motor vehicle under emergency conditions and to hear verbal communications at normal speaking tones via radio and telephone and verbalize succinctly; Qualify in the use of firearms on a periodic basis; Write accurate, clear, concise, and factual reports; Analyze and prioritize situations and adopt effective courses of action while giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; Maintain cooperative relationships with other employees, supervisors, public officials, and employees of non-police organizations and agencies, as well as the public being served.

The Department: 

The members of Colma Police Department are proud to serve those who live, visit, or do business in the Town of Colma.  We take special pride in our department motto, “Excellence is Our Standard.”  It is our way of saying that we will work to consistently and constantly take steps to ensure that we are providing the best law enforcement service possible to those we encounter.  Whether it’s a telephone call, a visit to our lobby or a meeting on the street, our staff members are dedicated to serving you in a polite, caring and professional manner.

TO APPLY:

A town employment application form with your post certificate must be submitted though calopps.org to be considered for the recruitment process.

Apply By: immediate as it will closed when filled. 

The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process. A complete medical examination including drug screening and psychological testing will be completed.  The information included in this job announcement may be changed at any time and does not constitute an express or implied contract.

The town will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise the personnel department of such needs at the time of application.

All employees hired by the town of Colma must be legally authorized to work in the united states and will be required to produce certain documents verifying such information.